Govt says no decision taken about increasing ethanol-blending beyond 20%, says programme saved ₹1.97 lakh crore in forex
The Indian government confirmed it has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%, emphasizing that any future changes will follow detailed studies and stakeholder consultations. The current ethanol blending has reached 20%, five years ahead of the initial target, saving ₹1.97 lakh crore in foreign exchange by substituting 316 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil. The program has also reportedly reduced CO2 emissions by 952 lakh metric tonnes and transferred over ₹1.66 lakh crore to farmers.